UNTIL Madikizela Mandela’s special official funeral takes place at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 14 April, a state of national mourning has been declared.

The announcement was made by President Cyril Ramaphosa in honour of the late struggle stalwart who died on Sunday, 2 April.

In line with this declaration, the National Flag shall, with immediate effect, fly at half-mast at all flag stations countrywide and at South African diplomatic missions abroad.

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The national days of mourning are from 3 April until 14 April.

“Mam’ Winnie deserves the highest respect our nation can demonstrate in honour of a patriot and citizen who served our nation and humanity at large with distinction during our liberation struggle and throughout our democratic dispensation,” President Ramaphosa said.

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According to a statement released by the presidency, Winnie Mandela will have a special official funeral category 1 which entails elements of military ceremonial honours.

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